An on-air gaffe six years ago led to the breaking down of his relationship with Adam Goodes, but Eddie McGuire hopes upcoming documentaries encourage the Sydney champion to get the recognition he deserves.

The Collingwood president said he was "heartbroken" by the way Goodes departed the game, with the retired Swans legend a target of racial abuse and booing during the second half of his career.

Goodes featured in two premierships for Sydney and played 372 games for the bloods, but his retirement was a quiet one, considering his stature in the game. He was named Australian of the Year in 2014, and in 2017, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sydney for his contribution to Australian society.

Two documentaries, The Final Quarter and The Australian Dream, will be released in June and August respectively. They are expected to address McGuire's gaffe when he suggested Goodes be used to promote the King Kong musical.